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ROD1 · 04-09-2010, 12:19 PM

Since Barton Industries has announced them, I will give some info and Impressions. I was given the opportunity to test mule Barton's new automatic pistol grip style shift unit that replaces the 19th century dildo that we have presently. It replaces all the working parts of the present knob with billet aluminum parts. There is no shift release button, you simply push down on the grip to engage/disengage. I tested the final version with them and it is awesome. Looks great, feels solid and like it was meant to be there in the first place. The knob/grip is similar to their pistol grip manual knob but it stops there. They did the R&D specifically for the automatic to maximize ergonomics. http://bartonindustries.com/ They are available now on their site for only $99.

Xanthos · 04-09-2010, 12:28 PM

Nice. I've interacted with Barton Industries a bit (I plan on ordering one of their short throw shifters in the july/august timeframe once I get my camaro) and they really are a top notch organization.
- X

mrray13 · 04-09-2010, 12:28 PM

Will one say LT/RS? Maybe 304/312 HP? lmao...

Anyway, can't wait to see the finalized version. I seriously want to replace the knob in PacMan.

BaylorCamaro · 04-09-2010, 12:59 PM

This is pretty cool. How hard is it to swap them out with the old one?

Xanthos · 04-09-2010, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrray13

PacMan.

For a second I was confused and then I realized you were talking about your car.

- X

marley. · 04-09-2010, 01:59 PM

I plan on picking one of these up at the fest. hopefully they have a little cheaper price than the manual ones on their website. 75 is a little steep.

scrming · 04-09-2010, 02:05 PM

and will they be INSTALLING at the FEST? LOL

Barton Industries · 04-09-2010, 02:10 PM

Marley- It will be a little bit more then the manual knob. There are 3 pieces that have to be machined. If it was just the knob then yeah It would be steep.

Scrming- YES, FREE INSTALLS ON ALL KNOBS

Jekyll-N-Hyde · 04-09-2010, 02:25 PM

pics ? lol

ROD1 · 04-09-2010, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BaylorAirForce

This is pretty cool. How hard is it to swap them out with the old one?

So easy a caveman can do it. 10 minute job.

scrming · 04-09-2010, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barton Industries

Marley- It will be a little bit more then the manual knob. There are 3 pieces that have to be machined. If it was just the knob then yeah It would be steep.

Scrming- YES, FREE INSTALLS ON ALL KNOBS

I definitely will be check this out! Haven't done enough appearance mods yet... LOL

scrming · 04-09-2010, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROD1

So easy a caveman can do it. 10 minute job.

Yeah... I'll be busy with the camera though.. I'll need to document the install... you know me... have to have a write up! LOL

Blade · 04-09-2010, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scrming

Yeah... I'll be busy with the camera though.. I'll need to document the install... you know me... have to have a write up! LOL

I volunteer to be your camera man sir! I hope I have funds for this next weekend, really want to get rid of this knob.

ROD1 · 04-09-2010, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scrming

Yeah... I'll be busy with the camera though.. I'll need to document the install... you know me... have to have a write up! LOL

04-09-2010, 12:19 PM	#1
ROD1 Retired Drives: 2010 Camaro RS V6 #1301 DOB 3/23/09 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ithaca NY Posts: 2,563	New pistol grip shifter for autos PICS!!!!!!!!! Since Barton Industries has announced them, I will give some info and Impressions. I was given the opportunity to test mule Barton's new automatic pistol grip style shift unit that replaces the 19th century dildo that we have presently. It replaces all the working parts of the present knob with billet aluminum parts. There is no shift release button, you simply push down on the grip to engage/disengage. I tested the final version with them and it is awesome. Looks great, feels solid and like it was meant to be there in the first place. The knob/grip is similar to their pistol grip manual knob but it stops there. They did the R&D specifically for the automatic to maximize ergonomics. http://bartonindustries.com/ They are available now on their site for only $99. Attached Images Last edited by ROD1; 04-21-2010 at 10:29 PM.

04-09-2010, 12:28 PM	#2
Xanthos PWA Relapse Drives: Formerly-Stick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 12,588 View My Garage	Nice. I've interacted with Barton Industries a bit (I plan on ordering one of their short throw shifters in the july/august timeframe once I get my camaro) and they really are a top notch organization. - X __________________ 2017 1LT/RS A8 Hyper Blue Metallic

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04-09-2010, 12:28 PM	#3
mrray13 Drives: 2010 1LT RS Rally Yellow Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: southern Illinois Posts: 2,973	Will one say LT/RS? Maybe 304/312 HP? lmao... Anyway, can't wait to see the finalized version. I seriously want to replace the knob in PacMan.

04-09-2010, 01:59 PM	#6
marley. OCD Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mel's Drive-In Posts: 503	I plan on picking one of these up at the fest. hopefully they have a little cheaper price than the manual ones on their website. 75 is a little steep.

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04-09-2010, 02:25 PM	#9
Jekyll-N-Hyde I put the FU back in FUN Drives: 1969 SS 396 , 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Between Weatherford and Azle TX hway730 Posts: 2,129	pics ? lol